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A Resolution Worth Keeping

2020-02-21T15:40:37-05:00

For most Americans the top three new year’s resolutions are to lose weight, save money and exercise. These plans usually get dropped after a few weeks. It might be easier to keep your resolutions if they are built on relationships. Relationships can be a strong motivator and they also make us feel loved and connected [...]

A Resolution Worth Keeping2020-02-21T15:40:37-05:00

Tips from Sister Janet Marie: Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s

2019-09-04T16:27:28-04:00

Sister Janet Marie Bagniewski, FSE, RN has been a nurse for over forty years. She has worked in hospitals and nursing homes, and been an instructor for nursing assistants.  Her favorite part of the job is care for the elderly. Throughout her years of experience she has collected methods from numerous sources in how best [...]

Tips from Sister Janet Marie: Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s2019-09-04T16:27:28-04:00

Summer Fun – Indoors?

2019-06-05T07:39:50-04:00

During the summer months it can be hard to stay active and stay out of the heat. There are a lot of creative ways to make the most of your day, even if you’re indoors. Try these different activities that challenge all kinds of skill sets. The Competitor Exercise your competitive streak by transforming [...]

Summer Fun – Indoors?2019-06-05T07:39:50-04:00

5 Reasons to Keep Houseplants

2019-06-05T07:39:58-04:00

‘Tis the Season! Spring is in the air whether you’re inside or outside. Having an indoor plant can help you enjoy the season and many varieties bloom multiple times a year. That’s like having three seasons of tasteful decorating all in one flowerpot! It’s Easy. The trick to caring for any living thing is to [...]

5 Reasons to Keep Houseplants2019-06-05T07:39:58-04:00

Cook Well, Eat Better, Be At Your Best

2019-06-05T07:40:08-04:00

As people age it becomes harder to make healthy eating a priority. When you work full-time your job becomes the priority. When you’re raising a family the children are the priority. When you are caring for a parent or spouse who is ill they become the priority. It is easy to fall into a rut [...]

Cook Well, Eat Better, Be At Your Best2019-06-05T07:40:08-04:00

Is Your Mom’s House Suitable for Her to Grow Old In?

2019-03-20T11:16:35-04:00

Changing health and abilities can make it hard for a senior citizen to age in place. Have you talked about this with your mom? While she may want to age at home, is her house suitable for it? Make sure you look at these aspects of aging a home when your family is discussing your [...]

Is Your Mom’s House Suitable for Her to Grow Old In?2019-03-20T11:16:35-04:00

Facts About Winter Flare-Ups of Arthritis in Seniors

2019-03-06T12:13:53-05:00

Arthritis describes the inflammation, stiffness, pain, and swelling of the joints, and it affects millions of elderly Americans each year. In many cases, the arthritis is so severe that it forces seniors to rely on home care providers and family caregivers for assistance with daily tasks. When cold and wet winter weather appears, many seniors [...]

Facts About Winter Flare-Ups of Arthritis in Seniors2019-03-06T12:13:53-05:00

Tips for Reducing Hospital Readmission Risk

2019-03-06T12:14:03-05:00

Many elderly adults end up in the emergency room at some point in their later years. Some will even experience issues requiring visits to at the hospital once or more a year. While these visits are often necessary, they can result in a potentially serious risk known as hospital readmission. A hospital readmission is when [...]

Tips for Reducing Hospital Readmission Risk2019-03-06T12:14:03-05:00

Ways to Age in Place When Money is an Issue

2019-03-06T12:17:08-05:00

Retirement income can make it difficult to pay for unexpected bills. It's also hard to plan for home care services when money is tight. Your parents want to age in place, but you're worried about the finances. Don't give up on the idea. There are ways you can make aging in place and home care [...]

Ways to Age in Place When Money is an Issue2019-03-06T12:17:08-05:00
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